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02-11-97 Town Hall CITY OF DELRAY BEACH ANNUAL TOWN HALL MEETING AND INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY ll, 1997, AT 7:00 PM THE CREST THEATER AT OLD SCHOOL SQUARE ORDER OF PRESENTATION 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER - City Commission Roll Call - Planning and Zoning Board Roll Call 7:05 p.m. WELCOME - Mayor Jay Alperin 7:10 p.m. LAND USE ISSUES/TRENDS, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REPORT - N. Wi!lard Schwartz, Planning and Zoning Board Chairperson 7:20 p.m. CITY ADMINISTRATION STATUS REPORTS Introduction - David T. Harden, City Manager Parks Improvements, Youth Programs - Joe Weldon, Parks & Recreation Director Police & Community Relations - Richard Overman, Police Chief Fire & Emergency Services - Robert Rehr, Fire Chief Neighborhood Improvements - Lula Butler, Community Improvement Director Infrastructure Enhancement - Dan Beatty, City Engineer Financial Matters - Joe Safford, Finance Director 7:50 p.m. CRA STATUS REPORT - John Weaver 7:55 p.m. DDA STATUS REPORT - Mike Listick 8:00 p.m. OLD SCHOOL SQUARE - Joe Gillie 8:05 p.m. STATE OF THE CITY David T. Harden, City Manager 8:10 p.m. TOWN HALL MEETING & INFRASTRUCTURE HEARING OPEN MICROPHONE Public Comment Concluding Remarks by Commissioners The cit~ cf Uel~'a¥ t.e~¢h C~m~unit~: Improvement eDa rtm, e[it lula I~utle~, Uirecter Fel)ru~l~ 1~)~)1 COMMUN~ IMPROVEMENT The Department of Community Improvement is responsible for the management of the following departmental activities: · Plan Review, Permitting and Inspection of all construction activity throughout the city - Received 6,315 permit applications, an increase of 10% over last year - Completed 18,394 inspections, an increase of 6 % over last year - Implemented Master Plan Permitting Program for 1,221 new units Program allows contractor to use one master set of plans for entire residential project, which results in a 3-day turnaround time for permit issuance · Occupational Licenses - issued for all business activity - Issued 1,348 new licenses, an increase of 15%, evidence of our continued growth and prosperity · Landscaping - Promoting xeriscape principals, water conservation and compliance to landscape standards established under the Land Development Regulations 1996 Completed Projects: East Atlantic Ave Beautification - A $2.1 million dollar project funded, in part, by ISTA ($1.1 million) and the Decade of Excellence Bond. Atlantic Ave Gateway Parks - these parks flank the north and south side of West Atlantic Ave, just east of the 1-95 interchange. The landscape design received matching funding in the amount of $30,000 from Beautiful Palm Beaches, Inc. Landscape materials incluc~e a good share of native plant materials. Vista Del-Mar Drive - the eastern median was enhanced with curbing, irrigation and native salt-tolerant plant materials. The project was designed "in-house" and received $23,000 in funding through the Capital Improvements Fund. Merrit Park - although this project was conceived out of a need to control traffic through a street closure, the end result was the expansion of a neighborhood park to accommodate two basketball courts and additional parking. The landscaping designed by City Staff was required to provide a buffer to adjacent residents and to create a physical barrier to traffic. Residents can tell you the dramatic difference these changes have made. Projects Designed in 1996 Lake Ida Road Beautification - construction will begin mid-February 1997 1-95 Sound Barrier Wall Beautification - installation to be done June 1997 SW4th Avenue Beautification - installation to be done mid year, 1997 · Community-Oriented Code Enforcement Program - enhancement of the educational component of our program by: - Produced and distributed 6 multi-language informational brochures for residents throughout the City. - Implemented a Code Enforcement Speaker's Bureau, which provided Code Enforcement management staff presentations to 12 neighborhood association meetings during the year. - Participated in the Haitian Citizens Police Academy to further inform and educate citizens on Code Enforcement issues. · Nuisance Abatement: - Successfully reduced graffiti problem having less than 2 occurrences per week. - Reduced the number of complaints on overgrown lots by 40%. - Reduction in the amount of litter to streets by the successful implementation of a staff "Anti-Litter Program". · Rec~_cIing - Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program - School Education Program - Increase in Curbside and Commercial Participation · Animal Control townmtg97 BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION: FY 94/95 FY 95J96 Single Family Residences 194 224 Mu/fi-Family Residences 6 46 (579 units) Commercial Buildings 23 23 TOTAL 223 293 BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED FOR ADDITIONS TO EXISTING STRUCTURES: FY 94/95 FY 95/96 Additions to Single Family Res. 93 100 Additions to Multi-Family Res. 8 6 Additions to Commercial Bldgs. 17 21 TOTAL 118 127 BUILDING PERMIT VALUATION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION: FY 94/95 FY 95/96 Single Family Residences $ 25,352,270 $ 29,908,921 Multi-Family Residences $ 4,162,123 $ 25,566,172 Commercial Buildings $ 9,362,227 $16,738,642 TOTAL $ 38,876,620 $ 72,213,735 BUILDING PERMIT VALUATION FOR ADDITIONS TO EXISTING STRUCTURES: FY 94/95 FY95/96 Additions to Single Family Res. $ 2,958,000 $ 2,581,294 Additions to Multi-Family Res. $ 22,980 $ 22,245 Additions to Commercial Bldgs. $ 2,161,700 $ 4,737,928 TOTAL $ 5,142,680 $ 7,341,467 TOTAL NUMBER OF PERMITS ISSUED: 5763 6315 The Neighborhood Association Program The Neighborhood Association Program is a resource available to Delray Beach residents seeking to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. The Program provides assistance in the organization of neighborhood associations, including technical support, production of informational material, and neighborhood canvassing. During the 1995-1996 year, the Neighborhood Association Program furthered the development of seven new neighborhood associations; these being: I. Delray Shores; 2. Gateway; 3. Carver Square; 4. Merritt Park; 5. PineGrove; 6. North Palm Trail; and 7. Seagate Homeowners Associations. Out of these seven, two are located in the northwest portion of the City, three in the southwest, one in the northeast, and one in the beach area, respectfully. The Neighborhood Association Program also coordinates the implementation of neighborhood improvement projects. During the 1995-1996 year, the Program gave rise to a three new neighborhood enhancement projects, the Carver Park Community Garden Project, the Adopt-A-Tree Project, and the Adopt-A-Street Program. The Carver Park Community Garden Project is a neighborhood beautification and stabilization project developed this year on a half acre piece of vacant City-owned property. Located at the end of SW 3rd Street and 1-95, the Carver Park Community Garden is managed and enjoyed by its two adjoining neighborhood associations, Carver Park and Sunshine. The community garden contains thirty-eight plots ranging from 400 to 750 square feet. The site, which was once an unsightly area used for dumping, is now a charming community garden that yields a variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The Carver Park Community Garden is not only the first one in the City of Delray Beach, but it is also the first of its kind in South Florida! The City of Delray Beach's Adopt-A-Tree Project is a beautification project specifically directed at neighborhood associations who wish to beautify the public rights-of-way and spaces within their neighborhoods through the addition of street trees. As a City- sponsored project, the City purchases the trees and the neighborhood associations agree to plant and care for the trees. During I995-1996, two neighborhood associations, Poinciana Heights and Lake Forest South, received a combined total of 70 trees through the Adopt-A-Tree Projectl The Adopt-A-Street Program is a community-wide project offered to civic-minded residents and organizations who seek a hands-on approach to City beautification ...... Participants adopt a 1/2 mile segment of City roadway and agree to pick up litter within the rights-of-way on a monthly basis. The City provides the garbage bags, safety vests, and disposal of trash. The benefits are a litter free and more attractive City and recognition for the groups through the placement of signs and attendant publicity. Twelve groups enrolled in the Adopt-A- Street Program during the 1995-1996 year. Out of that twelve, there were two businesses, two scouting troops, two families, one non- profit organization, two service organizations, one business district, and two homeowners associations. During fiscal year 1995/1996, the Community Improvement Department held it's Annual Paint-Up Delray Community Event in the recently organized Gateway neighborhood. Twelve homes were pressure cleaned and painted along NW 12th Avenue at no cost to the homeowners. Over 250 volunteers turned out to help paint. Following the event, the remaining unused paint was used to paint one house in the S u d a n neighborhood, one along SW 6th Avenue, and one on SW 4th Avenue. For fiscal year 1996-I997, the Community Improvement Department raised close to $6,000 from local banks, organizations, and businesses. This figure covered almost all of the project's expenses for the receiving neighborhood, Osceola Park. Additional projects administered through the Neghborhood Associaiton Program during the 1996/I996 fiscal year included neighborhood clean-up and spruce-up projects. Both projects are designed as neighborhood work parties. They either involve the removal of litter and garbage or the planting of flowers at designated areas within the neighborhood. The City provides the garbage bags, necessary tools, t-shirts, lunch and refreshments. Community Development Division Programs and Accomplishments FY 1995-96 Program Funding Units Since 1985, the City of Delray Beach has been working hard to increase the opportunities for home. ownership and to improve the conditions of existing housing throughout the City. The City's goal is to provide decent, affordable housing and a suitable living environment for the City's Iow and moderate income persons. Since the Program's inception, the City of Delray Beach has relied on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for its funding. With the addition of Federal HOME Investment Partnership, HOPE 3 Program and State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funding, the City now has additional financial resources to support its affordable housing efforts. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Total Allocation 669,000 Program provides funds for housing rehabilitation for substandard owner-occupied units of very low and low income households, infrastructure improvements, funding of social ~rvices, general administration. Housing Rehabilitation 21 O, 765 9 Emergency Repair 29,728 6 Social Services 101,500 Sidewalks 50,000 Administration 129,5 O0 DEI.IL~Y BEACH RENAISSANCE PROGRAM The City of Delray Beach has formed a partnership with two local non-profit agencies (The TED Center & Delray Beach (CDC), the Community Redevelopment Agency, the Delray Beach Housing Authority, the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Community Financing Consortium to combine efforts in developing homeownership opportunities for very low, low and moderate income persons. In addition to the City's funding sources described below, the Renaissance Program brings together over 4.5 million dollars and technical support to achieve its goal. HOME Investment Partnership Program (SHIP) Total Allocation 327,665 Through thc PBC/City Home Consortium, this program provides home ownership lc. downpaymcnt closing costs/home rehabilitation funding for very low, low and moderate income persons. Housing Rehabilitation 100,000 8 New Construction 127,665 14 Page 2 Commtmity Development Division Programs and Accompl/shments FY 1995-96 Program Funding Units gt~te Houah~g Initi~v~ Pm'tnerahip (SHIP) Total Allocation 280,000 Funded by 2% of every dollar of Doc Stamps, this program allows for housing rehabilitation, lot acquisition, down payment and closing costs of very low, low income households. Housing Rehabilitation 37,746 HOPE $ Match 45,000 Ne w Construction 6 2,4 4 3 Administration 28,000 Housing Opportunities for People Bverywhere (HOP~$) Total Allocation 450,000 Funding is available to acquire l 0 gov. foreclosures, rehabilitate them and sell thc units to Iow income first time homcbuycrs. All 10 units have been purchased, 4 units have been sold. Boo,rap Rehabilitation Program Total Allocation 140,100 This is a local general revenue contribution to the Mfordable Housing Program and City's Neighborhood beautification efforls. The City provides annual funding to provide exterior improvements to owner-occupied units, ie., landscaping, windows, doors, roofs and exterior painting. Rehabilitation l~vjects 107,200 37 HOPE ~'t Match 11,500 3 City of Delray Beach CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT February 1997 PROJECTS COMPLETED FY 95/96 W.T.P. Catwalks 138,350 _.S.#50 Modifications 107,200 akeview Subdvn Rehab. 170,000 W.T.P. Media Rplcmnt 409,633 East Atlantic Ave Beaut. 2,054,720 Silver Terrace Enclave 300,000 Atlantic Ave Pump Station 790,392 North Rsrvr Pumps 814,768 Roosevelt Ave Drng 200,000 Pompey Swimming Pool 1,131,438 Morikami Wells & Mn. 1,182,353 SE 1st Ave/SE 3rd St WM 70,000 Fire Stat. #3 Renovation 292,760 N.E 4th St/Lake Ida Rd 250,000 City Hall Envelope 1,924,000 Fire Stat. ~ Renovation 213,800 N.E. 1st Court 131,000 SE 4th St Rdwy Imprvmnts 100,000 Cemetary Expansion 192,218 996 San. Sewer Rehab. 275,000 SE 4th Ave Rdwy Imprv. 150,000 N.E. 7th Ave Imprvmnts 247,722 /lerrit Park Parking Lot 54,616 1996 Lift Station Rehab. 550,000 Golf Crs Wash Dwn Slab 29,800 Golf Crs Clbhs Expnsn 374,956 Water Re-Use 4,500,000 E.S.D. Transmitter Bldg 11,500 Sidewalk Construction 67,000 Community Cntr Restrms 35,000 Lake Ida Rd Line Reloc. 211,951 Misc. Barrier Island P.S. 999,000 Knowles Park Restrms 20,000 Aquifer Storage Rcvry 1,005,593 Highland Bch Force Mn 473,380 Merrit Park Restrms 100,000 Vista Del Mar Drainage 47,500 Brandon Dr W.M. 366,000 Bermuda Gardens WIS 90,000 Re-Roofing Public Works 144,960 East Rd Utility Imprvmnts 93,400 NE 7th Ave W.M. Ext. 60,000 Police Crime Lab 37,744 Beach Patrol Facility 318,000 Block 60 W.M. Ext. 60,000 W.T.P. Pipe GallerY 30,994 Adult Cntr Wndw Repair 1,310 Fredrick Blvd Pave/Drng 75,000 Pine Grove Elem. Park 87,526 Seaspray Ave WM Ext 50,000 RailRoad Depot WM EXt 60,000 Tennis Cntr Strorage Slab 9,800 Waterway Lane W.M. 50,000 Knowles Prk Boat Ramp 150,000 P.W. Fuel Canopy 16,300 Bucida Rd Outfall 60,000 Tennis Cntr Bldg Repair 14,280 Sandoway Park Facility 15,000 Greenbriar Dr WM 70,000 Veterans Park Restrms Homewood Blvd Rdwy 45,790 Leon Weekes Trail Street Resurfacing 1996 93,000 Orchard View Park Ridgewood Rd W.M. 115,155 Seawall on Intracoastal 235,074 SE 2nd Ave Paving/Drng 50,000~ TOTAL $ 5,673,280 TOTAL TOTAL 2/7/97 97TWNMTG.XLS Page 1 of 1 i Cit of Delra£ Beach ' Fire - Rescue Annual Report Fiscal Year 1995- 96 Prepared by: The City of Delray Beach Fire Department January, 1997 FIRE DElVe: ;" .... :~[ ~, ~.~ SEF~L':;h'<E:L'..F..: :7~L,~;].~; . -,'..~-c~~''- ,.~'. · -, ~'t;~. DE[RAY BEACH AII.Amedca City Febmaw 7, 1997 ~% David T. Harden, City Manager Ci~ of Delray Beach 100 N. W. 1 st Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33444 D~ Mr. H~den, The Delray Beach Fire Rescue Depa~ment submits this ~ual repo~ for Fiscal Ye~ 1995-96 for your review. The repo~ is to provide you, the co~ission ~d citizens a s~ of the Fire Dep~ment's activities ~d progr~s. The report contains info~ation concerning o~ emergency se~ices, facilities ~d app~tus status ~d non-emergency se~ices. Our dep~ment's pfim~ focus is to continue to e~ce se~ices to o~ customers, to incre~e operational effectiveness ~d overall efficiency in a business like As in previous ye~s, the dep~ment continues to receive outsmding support from the Ci~ Co~ission ~d the residents. It is t~ough this suppo~ ~d o~ dedicated employees ~at the dep~ment is able to provide a high level of emergency ~d non- emergency se~ice to o~ co--unity. Sincerely, Robe~ B. Re~ Fire Chief FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS ° 501 WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE * DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 t561) 243-7400 · SUNCOM 928-7400 · FAX (561) 243-7461 Printed on Recycled Pape, ~ ] City of Delray Beach, Florida ~ ] Fire- Rescue Annual Report ~ ] Fiscal Year 1995-96 - ] Table of Contents Page -] Introduction 3 i ] Purpose 3 · I Scope . 3 Emergency Response. 3 .] · Significant Incidents 4 . ] Emergency Medical Service Transport 6 Fire Station Improvements 7 New and Existing Apparatus . 8 i ~ Personnel 9 Training 10 Inspection, Plan Review and Public Education Services 11 Community Service Programs 11 ] l ] ] ] Introduction The Delray Beach Fire provides comprehensive fire, medical and special Department emergency operations response services to the City of Delray Beach and, through interlocal service agreements the Towns of Gulf Stream and Highland Beach. Since February 1, 1995, the Fire Department has also provided Emergency Medical Transport Service in Delray Beach and Gulf Stream. Public education, inspection and plan review services are also provided to the three communities. purpose The purpose of this report is to provide the commissioners, administrators, employees and residents of the City of Delray Beach a summary of the activities and projects that have been completed during the fiscal year. Scope This report contains information about the emergency responses, fire station improvements, apparatus and equipment, and non-emergency activities that had an impact on the Delray Beach Fire Department and the residents of the City of Delray Beach during the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 1995, and ending on September 30, 1996. Emergency Response The Delray Beach Fire Department responded to 8,814 calls for emergency service during the fiscal year, 8,247 of the calls were in Delray Beach, 475 in Highland Beach, and 92 in Gulf Stream. This represents a 3.1% decrease from the 9,098 calls in the previous fiscal year. Over the ten (10) year period from fiscal year 1986-87 to fiscal year 1995-96, the total emergency call volume increased 32.6%. FISCAL YEAR FIRE EMS TOTAL % +/- 1986-87 1,141 5,508 6,649 1987-88 1,631 5,645 7,276 + 9.4% 1988-89 1,053 5,486 6,539 - 11.3% 1989-90 1,477 7,197 8,674 +32.6% 1990-91 1,162 5,366 6,528 - 32.9% 1991-92 1,249 5,530 6.779 + 2.2% 1992-93 1,266 5,863 7 129 + 6.9% 1993-94 1,457 6,585 8 042 +12.7% 1994-95 1,726 7,372 9 098 + 13.1% 1995-96 1,430 7,384. 8.814 - 3.1% Average 1,359 6,194 7 553 + 3.0% Table 1 3 ! I Total Annual Responses Ten Year Comparison i 10,000_ 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000. 5,000 ~ 4,000. 3,000. 2,000 ~ 1,000_ TOTAL 0. EMS ~ ~ ~ o FIRE Chart 1 During the fiscal year, 7,384 (84%) of the responses were for medical emergencies, while the remainder were for a wide variety of situations ranging from fires to hazardous material incidents. Over the ten (10) year period, 82% of the calls were for emergency medical service. Significant Incidents A 40 year-old Boynton Beach man drowned while trying to swim across the Intra-coastal Waterway on October 27, 1995. The Bridge Tender at the Atlantic Avenue bridge saw the man jump into the water and then go under but never come up. The victim was found by Fire Department Divers within 10 minutes after arrival on the scene and advanced life support procedures were initiated but the patient did not survive. On November 21, 1995, an arsonist set fire to the storage area of the Dollar Value Store at 14620 South Military Trail. The automatic fire sprinkler system in the building was activated and limited the spread of the fire. Total damage was estimated at $1,500. One person was arrested, tried and convicted. He was sentenced to probation and ordered to make restitution to the Fire Department. The first units arriving at 20 SW 9th Avenue on December 18, 1995, found the East half of a duplex apartment heavily involved in fire. The fire damage was confined to this unit but both 4 ! residences suffered some smoke and water damage. The fire was caused by an electrical problem. On February 13, 1996, the occupant of a single family residence at 714 SW 7th Avenue received first and second degree bums to his face and hands when he re-entered the building trying to retrieve his false teeth. The fire was caused by the careless use of a candle to close to combustible material. Damage to the structure and contents was estimated at $40,000. On March 4, 1996, the Fire Department's Hazardous Material Technicians assisted the Palm Beach County Health Department and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in the removal of 15 to 20 bags of "Infectious Medical Waste" that had been illegally dumped on a vacant lot in the 200 block of SE 5th Avenue. Investigators from the Department of Environmental Protection were attempting to find the responsible party. If caught, they could face felony charges and be fined to $50,000 for each day that violations exist. up statutory A suspicious fire destroyed an abandoned residential structure at 24 SW 1 lth Avenue on March 19, 1996. The building appeared to be harboring transient occupants before the fire. One firefighter received a minor bum injury while extinguishing the blaze. On March 26, 1996, two more suspicious fires occurred in Delray Beach within an hour of each other. The first fire caused $3,000 damage to a single family residence at 100 SW 5th Avenue. The second fire at 239 NW 10th Avenue caused extensive damage to the single family residence at that location and the total loss was estimated at $20,000. No injuries were reported at either incident. A 37 year-old bedridden woman perished in an early morning fire on April 18, 1996, at 39 SW 9th Avenue. The investigation by the Delray Beach Fire and Police Departments along the with Florida State Fire Marshal's Office indicates that the cause of the fire was a problem in a clock radio near the victim's bed. Damage to the four unit apartment building was estimated at $35,000. A two-car accident on May 19, 1996, claimed the life of a young mother. The T-bone accident, involving a pickup truck and an automobile, occurred at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Congress Avenue. The woman's husband was flown by medical helicopter to St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach and four other patients were transported to area hospitals by the Fire Department. At 6:30 p.m. on July 2, 1996, the Delray Beach Fire Department responded to a chlorine gas leak at the Water Treatment Plant, 200 SW 6th Street. The Department's Hazardous Material Technicians controlled the leak, ventilated the structure and assisted the personnel from the Public Utilities Department in restoring service. The Boca Raton Fire Department assisted in the accomplishment of these tasks. A total of 27 personnel responded to this incident, no injuries were reported and the scene was cleared at midnight. The cost of the disposable equipment used at the scene amounted to $3,560. 5 On September 4, 1996, a construction worker was injured in a 12-foot fall into the basement at a house under construction at 1105 South Ocean Boulevard. The Fire Department's Special I Operations Group used a "stokes basket" and a crane to remove the patient from the basement. He was then transported to Delray Community Hospital's Trauma Center. I An early morning fire in the kitchen of the Rose Garden Restaurant at 4787 West Atlantic Avenue was controlled by the activation of one sprinkler head on September 7, 1996. Fire I Department personnel assisted the restaurant owner with the removal of smoke and water from the occupancy, and insured that the automatic sprinkler system was placed back in service. Total damage was estimated at $5,000. A day earlier, an entire mall in Plantation, Florida was I destroyed by a similar fire that started in a restaurant that did not have the built-in protection provided by an automatic sprinkler system. The damage from that incident is estimated at $20 million. On September 10, 1996, a fire was started by a short in an electric cord of a fan that was used to cool a pet pot bellied pig in the back yard at 3101 Florida Boulevard. The fire quickly spread into the attic of the four unit apartment building causing extensive damage to the structure and the contents. I Emergency Medical Service Transport I On February 1, 1995, the Delray Beach Fire Department assumed the responsibility for Emergency Medical Service Transport from Bethesda Ambulance Service for emergency incidents within the City of Delray Beach and the Town of Gulf Stream. During the fiscal year 95/96, 3,675 patients were transported to the hospital in Fire Department rescue vehicles. This activity generated revenues for the City in the amount of $764,552. Most of this revenue is paid by insurance companies. The Fire Department files all of the claims for the patients based on information that is collected by the Department. I Private Pay 24% Medicare 35% Pdmary Ins. Medicaid 28% W. Comp. Auto Ins. 5% I 2% 6% Chart 2 I 6 i Fire Station Improvements The final fire station improvement projects approved in the Decade of Excellence Bond Issue of 1989, were completed during this fiscal year. Fire Station 3, at 651 Linton Boulevard was closed for renovation on October 9, 1995. The Engine from this facility was temporarily relocated to Station 1, and the Rescue unit was housed in two different apartments while their station could not be occupied. From October 9 to December 15, the rescue crew was at the Lakeview Apartments on Lavers Circle and from December 15 until March 31, they were in an apartment at the Spring Harbor complex. Both the Engine and Rescue moved back into Station 3 on April 1, 1996, even though some construction still had to be completed. The improvements at Station 3 included the addition of approximately 1,590 square feet of space to be used for patient treatment, physical conditioning, storage and decontamination. A complete automatic fire sprinkler system was installed throughout the building along with an automatic fire alarm system and role down window shutters for hurricane protection. The entire outside of the building was redone to give it a more modem appearance and to make it blend into the neighborhood. Renovation of Station 4, at 4321 Lake Ida Road started in early January 1996. During the remodeling and upgrading of this facility, Fire Department employees continued to provide needed services surrounded by the chaos of construction. The additions and improvements to this facility were completed in April. At Station 4, about 840 square foot of space was added to the existing structure. This area includes a patient treatment area and a physical conditioning room. This facility was also provided with automatic fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems, as well as role down hurricane shutter protection for all windows. While the work was in progress at Stations 3 and 4, Fire Station 6, in the Town of Highland Beach was also completely renovated. Although not a part of the Decade of Excellence Bond Issue, this project did have an impact on the Fire Department. Demolition of the existing structure began in late December 1995. While this construction was underway, the Aerial Truck Company from this station was relocated to Station 2, on Andrews Avenue and the crew from the Rescue unit shared a temporary trailer with the Highland Beach Police Department. The Fire Department moved back into the new structure on August 12, 1996. The new Station 6 includes separate bunk and restroom facilities for the crew and officer, a physical conditioning room, a patient treatment area, a decontamination area for cleaning medical equipment, as well as many other upgrades from the previous facility. This station is now protected by a built in automatic fire sprinkler system and an automatic fire alarm system. With the completion of these projects, all of the fire stations occupied by the Delray Beach Fire Department are now fully protected by automatic fire sprinkler systems. This accomplishment was recognized by the International Association of Fire Chiefs and they bestowed upon all of our stations, their Fire Safe Station Award. I 7 New and Existing Apparatus In November 1995, the Delray Beach Fire Department accepted delivery of a new International Rescue vehicle. The new unit incorporates the latest technology in design and equipment. For the first time, a communications system was built into the vehicle to allow the driver the ability to communicate with the crew in the patient compartment. The following list of vehicles shows their purchase and replacement dates. When replaced, older vehicles go into reserve status for use while newer units are being serviced or repaired. ENGINES PURCHASED REPLACEMENT Pierce 1992 2012 Pierce 1992 2012 Pierce 1992 2012 Pierce 1988 2008 Pierce (Reserve) 1988 2008 Emergency-One (Reserve) 1981 2001 AERIAL TRUCKS PURCHASED REPLACEMENT Sutphen (Highland Beach) 1995 2015 Pierce 1992 2012 Pierce (Reserve) 1971 2001 RESCUES PURCHASED REPLACEMENT International 1995 2002 International 1993 2000 International (Highland Beach) 1993 2000 International 1992 1999 Ford/National 1991 1998 FordfEVF 1990 1995* Ford/EVF (Reserve) 1990 1995' Ford/EVF (Reserve) 1989 1994* * These vehicles have not been replaced as of 10/01/96 I OTHER PURCHASED REPLACEMENT GMC - Command 1994 2004 I GMC - Command 1994 2004 International - Brush 1991 2009 Ford - Tanker 1989 2014 - Special Operations 2008 GMC 1 988 8 1 Personnel Retirements Three employees retired from the Delray Beach Fire Department during the fiscal year. Lieutenant Richard D'Atrio 24 years Lieutenant Robert Brown II 20 years Lieutenant Dennis Morley 20 years All will remain with the department for an additional 5 years by taking advantage of the Deferred Retirement Option Plan offered to employees of the Fire and Police Departments. New Hires There were also three new hires during the year. Firefighter Kenneth Thompson, a former Lieutenant with the Delray Beach Patrol was hired in January 1996, Staff Assistant James Sampson started work in July, and Apparatus Shop Assistant Lyle Helmerick was hired for a part-time position in September. Promotions Danielle Connor, Promoted to Paramedic Edward Meissner, Promoted to Paramedic Mark Reynolds, Promoted to Paramedic Ilene Rose, Promoted to Driver Engineer Rylan Rose, Promoted to Driver Engineer Howard Spain, Promoted to Driver Engineer Andrew Zimmer, Promoted to Driver Engineer Service Awards 5 - Years 10 - Years 15 - Years 20 - Years Robert Creasman Katherine Hoecherl William Adams Robert Brown II Mark Dagnan David Bonelli John Fletcher Jr. John McKessy James DeCarie Dennis Morley Steven Press John Hansen Eileen Tuckman David Kobrin Bemard Tillson 9 The Delray Beach Fire Department has been providing Emergency Medical Service (EMS) at the Advanced Life Support (ALS) level since the early 1970's. In order to provide this level of service, the continuous training, certification and re-certification of Paramedics must be a top priority of the Fire Department. Since January 1987, all personnel hired by the Fire Department have been required to sign an agreement that they would attend Paramedic training within a time frame determined by the Department. There are currently 116 personnel below the Chief Officer rank assigned to the Operations Division. Within this group, 67 or 58% are certified as Paramedics. A total of 75 personnel were hired after January 1987. Of this group, 49 or 65% have been hired as Paramedics, trained as Paramedics or currently attending Paramedic training. During the fiscal year, 65 Fire Department personnel were re-certified as Paramedics by the State of Florida and 60 were re-certified as Emergency Medical Technicians. Five (5) new Paramedics were certified this year after completing the initial Paramedic training program. Additional EMS training completed this year includes; the use and interpretation of 12-lead EKG monitoring technology, the Simple Triage And Rapid Transport (START) method of victim assessment during a mass casualty incident, and the use of automatic transport ventilators. A rare opportunity, the ability to conduct live fire training scenarios, occurred as a result of donated buildings scheduled to be demolished. During the last week of May, the Fire Department used the property at 107 NW 1 Avenue (across from City Hall) to practice response and operations involving a two-story residential structure. This property was donated by Delray New Wave General Partnership and a new office building has now been erected at this location. Community Redevelopment Agency (3) duplex apartment The also donated three buildings located at 18 SW 1 Avenue to the Fire Department for training. These buildings were used extensively throughout July and August to practice a number of different evolution's encountered in structural firefighting operations. This opportunity provided valuable fire suppression training for all of the members of the Delray Beach Fire Department. The Delray Beach Fire Department has made the commitment to the citizens of Delray Beach to provide Special Operations response services in the areas of hazardous materials, dive rescue, confined space rescue and other technical rescue situations where the training of the responders exceeds that of the traditional fire service employee. This year six (6) additional personnel were certified as Hazardous Materials Technicians and 31 members completed re-certification requirements. The Fire Department currently has 36 employees certified in dive rescue operations, 20 have completed training in confined space rescue and 15 in high angle rope rescue. Overall, Fire Department personnel assigned to the Operations Division participated in 22,972 staff hours of training during fiscal year 1995-96. This represents almost 200 training hours for each employee below the Chief Officer rank. 10 Inspection, Plan Review and Public Education Services During the fiscal year, the Delray Beach Fire Department conducted 1,465 fire and life safety inspections in the City of Delray Beach. The inspection activity includes 1,079 initial inspections and 386 re-inspections. A total of 475 properties were discovered to have code violations during the initial inspections and 365 properties were cleared of violations upon re- inspection. There were a total of 1,249 plans reviewed during the year. This represents a 31% increase over the 953 plans that were checked in the previous year. Community_ Service Programs Members of the Beach Fire in number of outreach Delray Department participated a community and public education programs during the fiscal year. Fire Department personnel conducted 280 formal public education programs at various locations within the city. These programs brought the Fire Department into contact with 7,262 people. The following list indicates the emphasis that is placed on making personal contact with as much of our community as possible. Fire Safety Prevention Programs "Learn Not to Burn", and "Exit Drills in the Home" Fire Escape Drills in the schools, nursing homes, board and care facilities Proper use of Portable Fire Extinguishers Basic Home Safety Program ·Fire Safety in the work place Hurricane Preparedness Program · High-Rise Fire Safety for condominium residents · Drowning Prevention Program "Just a Few Seconds" ·Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Courses Christmas Tree Safety · Safety House, home fire safety and accident prevention · Open House - Fire Prevention Week .Fire Rescue Explorer Program · Basic First Aid for residents and scouting groups · Community Blood Pressure Screening · 'ray^e a r · Habitat for Humanity - Fire Sprinkler Installation · Paint Up Delray · Project Safe Place, a national program for juveniles that feel threatened in the home · MAD DADS of Greater Delray Beach · Holiday Toy Drives Holiday Food Drives · United Way · Business Expo Chamber of Commerce · Leadership Delray · Palm Beach County Safety Fair · Visions of Perfect Harmony Festival Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) · Dick Weber Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse · Hoop-It-Up Holiday Parades · Fourth of July Fireworks · Exchange Club · Kiwanis Rotary I ANNUAL TOWN HALL MEETING--FEBRUARY 11, 1997 SUMMARY OF SPEAKERS' TIMES Schwartz 7:06 to 7:15 9 -1 Harden 7:15 to 7:17 2 -3 Weldon 7:17 to 7:25 8 +3 Overman 7:25 to 7:32 7 +2 Rehr 7:32 to 7:40 8 +3 Butler 7:40 to 7:47 7 +2 Beatty 7:47 to 7:54 7 +2 Safford 7:54 to 8:06 12 +7 CRA 8:06 to 8:17 11 +6 DDA 8:17 to 8:27 10 +5 OSS 8:27 to 8:39 12 +7 Harden 8:39 to 8:40 I -4 Public comments were scheduled to begin at 8:10, they actually began at 8:40. The meeting adjourned at 9:50. FINANCE DEPARTMENT DRAFT TRANSMITTAL LETTER March 1, 1997 To the Honorable Mayor and City Commission Citizens and Friends of Delray Beach Delray Beach, Florida Ladies and Gentlemen: It is with pleasure that we present to you the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the City of Delray Beach for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1996. This report was prepared by the City's Finance Department and responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and the fairness of the data as presented rests with the City. We believe the data, as presented, is accurate in all material respects; that it is presented in a manner designed to fairly set forth the financial position and results of operations of the City as measured by the financial activity of its various funds and account groups; and that all disclosures necessary to enable the reader to gain the maximum understanding of the Ci~s financial affairs and condition have been included. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAF.R) is presented in five sections as follows: · Introductory · Financial · Statistical · Compliance with the Single Audit Act · Compliance with the Rules of the Auditor General for the State of Florida The Introductory Section contains this transmittal letter, the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, a list of principal officials and the government's organizational chart. The Financial Section includes the independent auditors' opinion letter, the general purpose financial statements, and the combining and individual fund and account group financial statements and related schedules. The Statistical Section includes selected financial, demographic and other related information indicating trends for multi-year periods and provides general data related to this government's operations. The Compliance with the Single Audit Act Section includes reports required by the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-128 and the Single Audit Act of 1984. Information related to this single audit including the schedule of federal financial assistance, and findings and recommendations are included in the single audit section of this report. To the Honorable Mayor and City Conunission The Compliance with the Rules of the Auditor General for the State of Florida Section is required by the State and the reports included address compliance with state and local laws and regulations. PRIMARY GOVERNMENT AND COMPONENT UNITS This report includes all funds and account groups of the primary government (City of Delray Beach) and all organizations and component units for which the City is financially accountable including the following: · South Central Reeional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board (S.C.R.W.T.D.B)- this entity is a joint venture with equity interests between the cities of Delray Beach and Boynton Beach and is therefore accounted for by the equity method in the financial statements. · Community Redevelopment Agency (C.R.A.)- this entity is a component unit of the City of Delray Beach and, based upon accounting criteria, qualifies to be "discretely presented" in these financial statements. This term simply means that the C.R.A. data will be presented in columns separate from that of the City's general financial statements. · Downtown Development Authority (D.D.A.)- this entity is also a component unit of the City of Delray Beach and will also be discretely presented in separate columns withif~ the financial statements. THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH The City of Delray Beach is a political subdivision of the State of Florida and is located in the southeastern part of the State in Palm Beach County. Incorporated May 11, 1927, the City has an estimated permanent population of 52,039 with a seasonal increase of approximately 8,500 residents. The approximate total area of the City as of January 1, 1996 is 16.00 square miles. Delray Beach is primarily residential with a balance of commercial, light industrial and government complexes. It is a mature community with 88% build-out (expected build-out in the year 2010) and, therefore, its focus is not upon growth, but upon quality development of remaining vacant areas and redevelopment of areas in a state of decline or deterioration. This would include the redevelopment of commercial and industrial areas which are no longer functionally competitive in the regional marketplace. The Travel Holiday magazine (July/August, 1992 issue) recognized the City of Delray Beach as having one of the 36 best beaches ~n the United States and the best beach for swimming in the Southeast. The City of Delray Beach was recognized as an All-America City in 1993. The All-America City award program annually recognizes ten communities within the United States for constructive citizen participation and collaboration of the public, private, and nonprofit sectors in identifying and resolving critical issues. The citizens of Delray Beach were honored for their community neighborhood efforts, school improvement initiatives, and the new culture and arts complex. The All-America City award to the City of Delray Beach recognizes the effort made by the City beginning with the "Decade of Excellence" program which was initiated in 1990. The City of Delray Beach was recognized as "The Best Run Town in Florida" in the February, 1995 issue of Florida Trend magazine. This article detailed the various programs and changes that were instrumental m the City's turnaround. The cornerstone of these changes involves the approach the City uses to address problems wherein the City acts as a facilitator in the problem-solving process. The primary input must come from the citizens. The City of Delray Beach community policing program was shown on national television on the "Good Morning America" show in December of 1996. Community policing is part of our "Taking Back Our Neighborhoods" program which is a multi-faceted program to revitalize areas heavily impacted by crime and blight. It involves continued interaction between residents, police, and City government. The City instituted community policing ii To the Honorable Mayor and City Commission which prompted citizens to form crime prevention and detection groups (such as Mad Dads), and to join Citizen Observer Patrols and the Citizen's Police Academy. The efforts against blight started with the Community Development Block Grant housing rehabilitation programs. The I)elray Beach merchants formed an organization called the Delray Merchants Association to provide a forum to discuss and resolve problems related to the downtown area west of Swinton Avenue. Another important neighborhood improvement program is our "Sharing for Excellence Program" which is a program that establishes a covenant between the citizens of Delray Beach and the Palm Beach County School Board 1o save the inner city schools and reduce the number of Delray students being bussed out of the City to meet integration mandates. A part of the City's contribution toward this goal included construction of an entrance road and park area around S.D. Spady Elementary School and improvements to address deteriorating conditions in adjacent areas around the school. The City either repaired or eliminated substandard housing, provided storm~ater drainage facilities and retention areas, and repaved area roads. The new cultural and arts complex is known as Old School Square. This facility occupies an entire downtown City block and consists of three historically restored school buildings originally built between 1913 and 1926. These buildiags include two schools with an auditorium and a gymnasium which have become a community center and a cornerstone of the downtown area. The restored school buildings now house the Cornell Museum (1913 school), the Crest Theater (1926 high school), and the 1927 gymnasium which is now used for public and private functions. These impressive buildings have been important to the revitalization of the downtown area. This is also the site of the new 100 foot lighted Christmas Tree which was erected and displayed for the first time in 1995. Old School Square has also provided the impetus for a growing art community within the City. The Main Street ~ogram, ~hich allows for sidewalk cafes and galleries on Atlantic Avenue. promotes pedestrian traffic in the dowmown area. The Street Festival "Art and Jazz on the Avenue" and "Hoop it Up 3 on 3 Basketball". which has had over 10,000 spectators~ participants and volunteers are just a few of the activities that encourage participation in the revitalization and utilization of the downtown area. The year 1995 represented the Centennial Celebration Year for the City of Delray Beach. In 1894, William S Lintor~ the l~ostmaster of Saginaw, Michigam purchased land from Captain George Gleason of Jacksonville and began to develop the new town of Linton, later to be renamed Delray. This centennial event was celebrated with ahnost weekly events such as Downtown Arts Festival, Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Gallery Stroll, Art & Jazz on the Avenue. Levenger Bookfest of the Palm Beaches, Delray Beach Winter Tennis Championships, Bud L~ght Pro/Am Volleyball Tournament, History Fair, Heart of the City Art Contest, Archive Opening ("One Train Station's Journey"), 4th of July Centennial Celebration, Summer Nights on the Avenue, Roots Cultural Festival, 100 Years of Cartoon Art, Cultural Heritage Month (October), Hoop-It-Up 3 on 3 street basketball tournament, Veteran's Day Youth Centennial Parade, Delray Beach Consumer Expo, Harvest Fest, Lighting of the 100 foot Chrismms Tree, and the Virginia Slims Legends Tour. Many of these activities have continued to become annual events. MAJOR INITIATIVES The City of Delray Beach developed a Comprehensive Master Plan through the coordinated effort of staff and citizen's groups. This document, which provides goals and objectives, was instrumental in initiating the ~'Decade of Excellence" to provide a "Renaissance Era" in Delray Beach. The Comprehensive Master Plan is composed of the following elements: traffic, housing, land use, open space and recreation, conservation, coastal management, public facilities and capital improvements. In order to finance elements of the Comprehensive Master Plan, the City received voter approval for the "Decade of Excellence" 1990 and 1993 General Obligation Bonds. Drainage improvements are funded through a stormwater assessment user fee program. Water and sewer improvements are funded from the 1991 and 1993 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds. In November, 1996 the City authorized the issuance of $3,300.000 in Utilities Tax Revenue Bonds. This authorization was eventually funded using a bank line of credit. Other ~mprovements have iii To the Honorable Mayor and City Conmfission been funded with in-house water/sewer connection fees, recreational impact fees, and other operating revenues and fees. The "Decade of Excellence" Bond improvements included fire stations and equipment, recreation, historic preservation, neighborhood improvements, general street reconstruction, alleyway resurfacing, sidewalks, golf course reconstruction, and drainage and beautification improvements totaling $21,492,000. Projects were prioritized and split into two (2) phases. The initial phase ($11,280,000) was basically completed in late 1993. The primary focus of this phase was to enhance Atlantic Avenue and the downtown area as the "Gateway to the City," restoration of historical sites, and beautification projects to develop a sense of pride in the community,. In addition, a temporary Fire Station No. 5 was erected in the south end of the City and certain infrastructure improvenlents were constructed. The second phase of the "Decade of Excellence" ($10,074,671) was sold in October, 1993. The primary focus of this phase was to improve infrastructure and continue the beautification and restoration emphasis of the first phase of the bond issue. This bond issue fundzd the construction of the new Main Fire Station No. 1 on Atlantic Avenue. The new, expanded fire station allows room for enhanced training facilities and an area for citizen walk-in traffic for blood pressure tests. A new Fire Station No.5 was constructed to replace the temporary facility and this bond issue provided funding for the renovation of Fire Station No. 3 and Fire Station No. 4. In addition, the bond proceeds provided funds to complete Veterans Park improvements and neighborhood improvements in the vicinity of Old School Square. The improvements to Veterans Park included a "Leathers" playground that was constructed using some 1,000 volunteers from various civic groups, City employees and citizens. There were funds allotted to infrastructure improvements for street construction and reconstruction and alleyway reconstruction. Additional funds were allocated to various beautification projects to include the beautification of West Atlantic (I-95 to Military Trail), Swinton Avenue, East Atlantic (Intracoastal Waterway to the Beach) and Barwick Road. Some of these projects were initiated using interim funding (1992 Bond Anticipation Note) which was repaid by the bond proceeds once they were received. The City, in its effort to promote redevelopment, has implemented or assisted in the development of various programs to assist property owners in the rehabilitation of their property. The Bootstrap Program is financed through General Fund revenues. This Program assists, through grants or matching funds, qualified homeowners who want to improve their property. The City also administers a Federal Grant Program that provides funds for rental property rehabilitation. The City, in conjunction with the Community Redevelopment Agency, also administers the C.R.A. Loan Subsidy Program. In this program, qualified property owners receive a loan at a discounted rate which is subsidized by the C.R.A. A new Main Street Program for Pineapple Grove Way has been established. The City has provided funds to beautify this area adjacent to our downtown area. The 1993 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds provided $6,826,633 in funding for the new Morikami raw water wellfield, improvements to our present golf course wellfield, a 0.5 million gallon northeast treated water storage tank, an aquifer storage recovery project, and several other water main improvement projects. The City completed a new tennis stadium complex financed through a 1% increase in the utility tax on commercial businesses. This project also included thirteen (13) new courts, eight clay courts and five hard courts, that were financed through an interim line of credit and internal City funds. This facility, with its two-story clubhouse, is the new home for the Delray Winter Invitational Women's Tennis Tournament under a twenty (20) year agreement executed with the City. The first tournament was held in March, 1993. In the last quarter of 1993, the City added six (6) additional clay courts and twenty-four parking spaces following the demolition of the old main fire station building and parking area that were relocated and replaced in the "Decade of Excellence" construction program. The Delray Beach Tennis Center was a winner of the 1993 United States Tennis Association (US.T.A.~ new facility of the year. iv To the Honorable Mayor and City Conmfission In fiscal year 1994-95, the City installed an additional 5,000 permanent seats (currently 8,000 permanent seats) and spectator restroom facilities in this facility primarily funded through the $1.4 million 1% Tourist Development Tax monies awarded to us through an agreement with the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. The City purchased 5.93 acres of land for the development of Southwest Park at a cost of $628,318 from the Recreation Impact Fee Fund and has proceeded with the design of Leon Weekes Scrub Trail Park also funded with recreational impact fees. The City has recently completed the replacement of the 40-year old public pool facility at Pompey Park. This project included the replacement of the existing pool with a new heated pool, constructing a new deck area, adding a wading pool and pool equipment building, and renovation of the existing bathhouse. Part of the funding for this pool was from a Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation grant and the remainder is financed from internal City funds and the 1994 Utility Tax Bond Issue. The City of Delray Beach has replaced its' primary golf course clubhouse facility for approximately $2.2 million which is funded through the 1994 Utili~' Tax Revenue Bond using goff course fees as the actual repayment source. This new facility replaces another 40 year-old facility and contains additional area for banquets, conventions, conference rooms and larger restaurant facilities. The new facility was built upon the existing site. The City purchased a second golf course (approximately 42 acres) and clubhouse facility known as the Lakev~ew Golf Course with the 1995 Utility Tax Revenue Bond for $2,405,000 issued August 1, 1995. Debt service costs will be paid for from the operating revenues of this golf course. This property was originally zoned for residential development and, in an effort to prevent the loss of this valuable open space and recreational use and to prevent a possible expensive legal zoning dispute, the City purchased the site with its facilities and equipment. Both golf courses and facilities are managed and operated by a professional private enterprise management firm for the City. The City purchased approximately four acres of land (Seacrest Property) immediately west of Atlantic High School. Under this agreement, Palm Beach County, in concert with the Palm Beach County School Board, will construct a field house for indoor athletic activities within a time certain once the land is transferred over to the School Board. Major roadway improvement, drainage and highway beautification prOJects are about completed on East Atlantic Boulevard (Intracoastal to the Ocean) and Lake Ida Road which are two of our primary east-west arteries. The Cemetery expansion project has now been completed. This project developed the remaining five acres to the south of the previously developed Cemetery area and provided an entrance on S.W. 10th Street which is another primary east-west artery that had been recently improved and widened. The City is currently constructing a new 3,400 square foot lifeguard ocean rescue headquarters facility and public restroom facilities to be located on A1A in Anchor Park. PrOJect completion is estimated to be in April, 1997. The South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board will be overseeing a joint prOJect, financed by the City of Delray Beach and the City of Boynton Beach, to construct a water reuse system. This system W~ll initially service five (5) major golf courses in the general area of the wastewater plant with refiltered, retreated wastewater which will protect their areas even during mandated water conservation conditions. This project initiated construction during the first quarter of fiscal year 1996-97. The City of Delray Beach will be using water and sewer connection fee reserves to offset the need for long-term financing. Repayment of any remaining long- term financing will come from user fees and charges. In fiscal year 1995-96, the City rebid its' garbage, trash and recycling program. Preceding this bid, the City encouraged participation and input from the President's Council (an organization of the Presidents of neighborhoods within the City) and from the general citizenry through a special mail survey form. Most areas of the City wanted curbside pickup services and lower rates. The City also instituted a rollout cart program that was previously tested for several years in selected areas of the City. The City purchased the 13,500 containers and will charge the residents for a period of time sufficient to develop a reserve to repurchase the containers. The result of the bid bas a reduction in rates from 30-50% dependent on the level of service provided. This would represent V To the Honorable Mayor and City Conmfission over a $1,000,000 savings to the residents of the City for identical services. The new rates were effective October 1, 1996. The City is planning to rehabilitate a portion of its' existing City Hall structure in order for the building to be strengthened against Category Four (4) hurricane force winds. This is to be accomplished by providing an "envelope" around the existing structure in addition to a completely new roof. Air conditioning systems will be changed to energy efficient water chilled systems. In addition, the Finance Department offices will be reconstructed to allow for orderly flow patterns and to upgrade outdated wall, ceiling, flooring and interior removable partition units. GENERAL FINANCIAL INFO~TION Internal Accounting Controls In the development and evaluation of the City's accounting and financial reporting systems, consideration is given to the adequacy and accuracy of the internal accounting controls. These controls are designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the assets of the City are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized use or disposition and that there are reliable financial records for the preparation of financial statements and for the accountability of those assets. All internal control evaluations utilize this criteria. We believe that the City's system of internal accounting controls adequately safeguards the assets of this City and provides reasonable assurance of the proper recording of financial transactions. Single Audit As a recipient of Federal, State and County financial assistance, the City is also responsible for ensuring that an adequate system of iniernal controls is in place to maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations and guidelines related to those programs. This internal control system is subject to periodic evaluation by nlanagenlent. As a part of the single audit process, tests are made to determine the adequacy of the internal control structure, including the portion related to Federal financial assistance programs, and to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The results of the City's single audit for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1996 disclosed no instances of material weaknesses in the internal control structure and disclosed no s~gnificant violation of applicable laws and regulations. Budgetary Control The City maintains a system of budgetary controls within its accounting and financial management systems. The objective of these budgetary controls is to monitor compliance with legal provisions embodied in the annual appropriated budget approved by the City Commission. Appropriated budgets are legally required to be adopted for the General Fund. Nonappropriated budgets, which are not legally required to be adopted, are also prepared for Special Revenue Funds, Enterprise Funds and Internal Service Funds. The level of budgetary control is at the departmental level. As part of the budgetary control system, an encumbrance system is utilized, An encumbrance is a comnutment to acquire goods or services (purchase order) which have not been paid for at a particular point in nme. For operating purposes, encumbrances lapse at year end and are then reapproprmted as part of the new year budget for a particular department. As demonstrated by the statements and schedules included in the financial section of this report, the City continues to meet its responsibility for sound financial management practices. vi To the Honorable Mayor and City Conmfission GENERAL FUND The General Fund includes all general government operations not required to be accounted for in other funds. It finances most City governmental functions and is the principal operating fund of the City. General Fund Revenue Summary Total revenues and other financing sources (including residual equity transfers) for the General Fund amounted to $44,977,825 compared to $46,318,297 for the previous year, a decrease of $1,340,472 or 2.9%. General property taxes (ad valorem taxes) represented 43.0% of the total, the largest single revenue source. The City experienced heavy construction activity both in new construction and rehabilitation. This is reflected in building permit revenues which increased by $629,961 over last year. Charges for Services reflect the Public Safety service charges which increased by $478,786 over last year primarily due to ~ncreases in emergency transport fee revenues and parking and traffic fines. There were no debt proceeds this fiscal year except for $74,366 in capital leases compared to $3,583,260 from general obligation bond refunding programs and land acquisition proceeds last year. The amounts of revenue from various sources for this fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year are presented as follows: Property Taxes $19,374,308 43.0 $18,950,977 40.9 $ 423,331 2.2 Sales/Use Taxes 1,516,647 3.4 1,494,462 3.2 22,185 1.5 Franchise Taxes 2,926,936 6.5 2,654,681 5.7 272,255 10.3 Utility Taxes 4,929,011 11.0 4,803,711 10.4 125,300 2.6 Licenses and Permits 2,379,775 5.3 1,576,804 3.4 802,971 50.9 Intergovemn~ental Revenue 5,249,821 11.7 4,970,436 10.7 279.385 5.6 Charges for Services 3,362,578 7.5 2,795,454 6.0 567,124 20.3 Fines and Forfeitures 485,275 1.0 381,102 8 104.173 27 3 Adimnistrative Cost Recovery 1,736,776 3.9 1,783,003 3.9 (46,227) (2.6) Miscellaneous 725,082 1.6 944,333 2.1 (219,251) (23.2) Total Revenues 42,686,209 94.9 40,354,963 87.1 2,331,246 5.8 Bond/Bond Refunding .0 2,984,469 6.5 (2,984,469) (100.0) Capital Leases 74,366 .2 82,793 .2 (8,427) (10.2) Land Acquisition Proceeds .0 515,998 1.1 (515,998) (100.0) Operating Transfers In 2,217,250 4.9 2,380,074 5.1 (162,824) (6.9) Total Other Financing Resources 2,291,616 5.1 5,963,334 12.9 (3,671,718) (61.6) Total Revenue and Other Financing Resources ~ 100.0 $46.318.297 100.0 $ (1.340.472_) 2~2_~) vii To the Honorable Mayor and City Conunission The Property Tax increase of 2.2% or $423,331 reflects a decrease in millage from 7.95 mils to 7.90 and an increase in assessed value from $2,468,533,385 to $2,541,583,271 or an increase of $73,049,886. The millage rate of 7.90 mils represents $7.90 per $1,000 of taxable assessed valuation (total value less homestead exemption). The increase in Sales/Use Tax of $22,185 was due to increased revenues from local option gas taxes. The increase in Franchise Taxes of $272,255 is primarily from increased levels of electric sales and from the increase in sales and services or rate increases (if any) in cable television activity. This increase could also reflect some annexation activity during the year. The $125,300 increase in Utility Taxes is primaffiy from increased levels of electric sales and services and any rate adjustments made by these carriers (if any) and annexation activity. The increase in Licenses and Permits of $802,971 was an increase 50.9% from last year and is due to an increase of $107,827 from occupational licenses and $695,144 from increased levels of building, electrical, plumbing, sign. and air conditmning and heating permit activity. Of this, building permits accounted for $521,386. The increase in Intergovernmental Revenue of $279,385 can be attributed to a $184,427 increase in the State of Florida sales taxes and revenue sharing, $144,118 in Federal grants for the Community Oriented Policing Services (C.OP.S.) Program entitled the FAST Grant and the MORE Grant, a decrease of $68,944 from the Children's Service Council, and a decrease of $81,813 in County EMS grants and an increase of $20,250 for the Delray Full Service Center. Tile Charges for Services category increased by $567,124 or 20.3% over last year. This can be attributed to tile Fire Department charges to Highland Beach (increased by $81,890) and increased activity in the emergency medmal service transport program that was taken over from private enterprise contractors The decrease ill Administrative Cost Recovery of $46,227 is due to a decrease in administrative charges to the Stormwater Utility Fund and miscellaneous recovery of prior year expenses. Miscellaneous Revenues decreased by $219,251 primarily due to lower interest earnings on investments caused by the $137,971 in up-front interest earnings on a guaranteed investment contract in 1995 which was not available in 1996, $12,155 in Utility Tax swap proceeds in 1995, and the loss of earnings due to the expenditure of $1,233,000 of Unappropriated Fund Balance for a discrimination lawsuit settlement which is a non-insured coverage. Tile Bond/Bond Refunding transactions are normally one-time bond issues. In the previous fiscal year, the $2,984,469 represents the proceeds of the 1994 Utility Tax Bond Issue that were used to repay the remmning balance of the 1992 note for $1,918,885 for Phase I of the new Tenms Center, $810,000 to repay the balance of the 1993 note for Phase II of the Tennis Center, and $200,000 toward the cost of the new Pompey Park pool along with related bond issue costs. There was no bond activity in the General Fund during this fiscal year. Land Acquisition Proceeds from fiscal year 1994-95 in the amount of $515,998 were from the sale of the Monterey and McGraw properties. There was no activity in the current year. The Operating Transfers In category decreased by $162,824 due to reduced levels of transfers from operating and construction funds to cover engineering costs and other adjustments to fund transfers for in-lieu of tax fee contributions. Property Tax Valuation and Millage A comparison of millage rates per $1,000 of taxable assessed value for the past three years for operations and debt service is as follows: viii To the Honorable Mayor and City Conmtission Operating Millage Rate/$1,000 6.8700 6.8800 6.8600 Debt Service Millage Rate/S1,000 1.0300 1.0700 1.1400 Total Millage Rate/$1,000 7,9000 7 9500 8 0000 A comparison of the total taxable assessed value of properties within the City of Delray Beach for the same three- year period reflects the following: (Dollars in Billions) ...... Real Property $ 2.346 $ 2.285 $ 2.273 Personal Property .195 .182 .161 Centrally .Assessed Property .001 .001 .001 Total Assessed Value ~ $2.468 ~ A comparison of property tax levies (taxes billed net of discounts) to current property tax collections for the same three-year period reflects the following: Net Tax Levy $19,422,203 $18,994,194 $18,888,080 Current Tax Collections $19,297,375 $18,837,457 $18,712,867 Collection Rate ( %) 99.36% 99.17 % 98.97 % General Fund Expenditure Summary Expenditures (including encumbrances) and other financing uses of funds on a budgetary basis for General Fund functions totalled $45,661,865 as compared to $45,398,509 for fiscal year 1994-95. This represents an increase of $263,356 or .58%. The City of Delray Beach prepares flexible zero-based operating budgets where designated departments are requested to prepare budgets at 85% of previous year allocations, 100% of previous year allocations, 103% of the previous year's budget and enhanced budgets if funding were allocated in addition to the 103%. The budgets contain various "decision packages" which provides a method of review and evaluate present and proposed municipal programs. The zero-based budget provides a means of measuring the degree of change in a program by preparing alternative budgets or decision packages for each service or program. In this way, the City Commission determines what services they want to provide at predetermined cost levels. Expenditures (including encumbrances and other financing uses on a budgetary basis for the General Fund by major activity are as follows: ix To the Honorable Mayor and City Conunission General Government $ 5,651,733 12.4 $ 4,282,389 9.4 $ 1,369,344 31.9 Public Safety 24,730,509 54.2 23,588,291 52.0 1,142,218 4.9 Physical Environment 1,903,536 4.2 1,968,218 4.3 ( 64,682) Parks and Recreation 5,025,847 11.0 4,890,881 10.8 134,966 2.8 Grants 920,627 2.0 872,980 1.9 47,647 5.5 Debt Service 3,146,744 6.9 6,172,146 13.6 (3,025,402) (49.0) Total Expenditures 41,378,996 90.7 41,774,905 92.0 (395,909) 1.0 Operating Transfers Out 4,282,869 9.3 3,623,604 8.0 659,265 18.2 Total Expenditures and Other Financing Resources $45.661,865 1~ ~;45.398.509 ~ $263.356 .6 The increase of 31.9% in General Government reflects a current year cost of $1,233,629 expended on a Police Department discrimination lawsuit settlement. The remainder of the increase in cost compared to last year represents normal departmental increases. The 4.9% increase in Public Safety is attributed to the addition of 1 Police Information Specialist position to assist in handling the new alarm ordinance violations and the collection of unpaid parking tickets, a Communications Manager for the emergency 911 dispatch service, and 1 additional School Crossing Guard for the new Orchardview Elementary School as well as normal departmental increases in the Police and Fire departments. The Physical Environment decrease of 3.3% reflects the continuing reduction of Engineering Department personnel and operating costs primarily due to the completion of major general obligation bond and water/sewer bond construction activity as well as normal departmental increases in other departments. The 2.8% increase in the Parks and Recreation function reflects the addition of full-time equivalent positions in the after school program due to reduced funding from the Children's Services Council grant which was reduced from $159,510 to $98,310 and the addition a Lifeguard and pool staff for the new Pompey Park Pool facllitv although these positions were not fully staffed for the entire year. ~ The 5.5% increase in the Grants function reflects approximately $25,000 in additional funds for the Chamber of Commerce economic development projects. These funds come from occupational license fees. The Delray Beach Library received funds for normal cost increases and $10,260 in additional funds in order to provide weekend services on Sunday afternoons from November to April. The decrease of 49.0% in Debt Service is caused by the $2,728,885 Tennis Center note principal that was paid off in fiscal year 1994-95 when we refinanced this amount from the sale of the 1994 Utility Tax Bonds. The 18.2% increase in the Operating Transfers Out category in the amount of $659,265 can be attributed to the $200,668 in additional funds needed for the Insurance Fund for worker's compensation and liability claims costs, $45,278 in additional taxes sent to the C.R.A. due to improved assessed values, $78,470 in increased funding transferred to the Beautification Trust Fund from increases in utility taxes, $286,110 in additional funds To the Honorable Mayor and City Conmfission transferred to the General Construction Fund for the capital improvement plan and renewal and replacement projects as well as some additional transfers to debt service funds for the 1994 Utility Tax Bond debt service, General Fund- Fund Balance Summary The City concluded Fiscal Year 1995-96 with an Undesignated Fund Balance of $2,705,978 compared the $4,584,126 from the Fiscal Year 1994-95. The reduced amount of $1,878,148 is accounted for by recognizing that the City expended $1,233,629 in a non-insured discrimination lawsuit settlement, $479,537 was due to an accounting reclassification of the CRA. to a discrete component unit which required us to reserve this an~ount from our unappropriated funds whereas the C.R.A. was previously shown as a special revenue fund, and the remainder of the difference was generated from other budget performance for the current fiscal year. SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS These Funds are used to account for specific governmental revenue (other than major capital projects) which requires separate accounting because of legal or regulatory provisions or administrative action. Law Enforcement Trust Fund This Fund was established in compliance with Florida State Law to account for revenue realized from forfeitures of confiscated property. Revenues from these sources are required to be spent on specific law enforcement expenses and cannot be spent for any other purpose. The Balance Sheet of this fund reflects a Designated for Law Enforcement Balance of $49,866 at September 30, 1996 compared to $42,641 as of September 30, 1995. Developers Land Contribution Fund This Fund was established to provide funding for future expansion and development of recreational facilities. During the year, this Fund received $402,500 from recreation Impact fees and $21,183 from interest earnings. This resulted in a current Fund Balance at September 30, 1996 of $558,611 compared to September 30, 1995 of $134,928. These remaining funds and future impact fees are slated to be used for the completion of the Leon Weekes Park and Southwest Park. Community Development Fund This Fund accounts for revenue received from various Federal Grants that are used to improve targeted areas of the City. The Fund had total revenues $1,471,354 and expenditures of $1,131,294 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995 leaving a Fund Balance of $400,738 compared to a Fund Balance of $60,678 remaining at year-end 1994-95. Beautification Fund This Fund accounts for the revenue derived from a 1% utility tax which is used to maintain the various capital improvement beautification projects that have been completed in the past several years by the City and to repay the debt service incurred for these projects. This Fund had revenues and Operating Transfers In of $622,851 in fiscal year 1995-96 compared to $539,846 in fiscal year 1994-95. Total expenditures and transfers out for debt service for fiscal year 1995-96 were $700,301 compared to $644,869 for fiscal year 1994-95, generating a current Fund Balance of $84,505 compared to a Fund Balance of $161,955 at the end of fiscal year 1994-95. This is the fifth consecutive year that Fund Balance has decreased and staff continues to monitor this financml condition. xi To the Honorable Mayor and City Conmfission DEBT SERVICE FUNDS These funds are used to account for the accumulation of resources for the 1992 and 1994 Series Utility Tax Bonds. The Debt Service Funds contain specific reserves that are required by bond covenants and, in some cases, interest earnings on those reserves. The Utility Tax Fund includes bond debt that is serviced by the General Fund, the Golf Course Fund, and the Water/Sewer Fund. Required debt service balances were on hand at September 30, 1996. DEBT MANAGEMENT At the end of the fiscal year, the City had a number of debt issues outstanding which included the following principal and interest balances and bond ratings: General Obligation Bonds $37.683,020 A1 to AAA Special Obligation Bonds 29,241,522 Baa to AAA Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds 81,103,468 Aaa to AAA Capital Lease Agreements 259,146 n/a Total Debt ~ The City. has maintained its AAA Rating from Standard and Poor's and an Aaa Rating from Moody's Investors Service on all bond issues based on the financial stability of the City and the fact that the bonds are insured. The City's underlying rating (prior to insuring) is A+ for Standard & Poor's and A1 for Moody's Investors Service. The calculation of direct debt (principal only) per capita is a useful indication of the Ci~s debt position. This data for the City of Delray Beach for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1996 is presented as follows: Direct Debt Gcueral Obligation Bonds- Series 1972 $ 725,000 General Obligation Bonds- Series 1975 100,000 Geueral Obligatiou Bonds- Series 1990 1,805.000 General Obligation Bonds- Series 1992 3.725,000 General Obligation Bonds- Series 1993 18,950,000 Utility Tax Revenue Bonds- Series 1992 $10,940,000 Utility Tax Revenue Bonds- Series 1994 5,810,000 Utility Tax Revenue Bonds- Series 1995 2,335,000 C. R.A. Redevelopment Bonds- Series 1993 4,925,000 Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds- Series 1988 $ 4,795,000 Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds- Series 1991 15,195,000 Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds- Series 1993 28,104,475 Installment Agreements (Capital Leases) 237,459 Total Direct Debt $ 25,542,459 $24,010,000 $48.094.475 Estimated Population 52,039 52,039 52.039 Total Direct Debt Per Capita $490.84 $461.39 $924.20 xii To the Honorable Mayor and City ~Commission The City of Delray Beach has not established a legal debt limit, but has approved a debt management policy, that states that the amount of annual debt service on General Obligation and Special Obligation Bonds (principal and interegt) shall not exceed 20% of the General Fund annual revenues. For the fiscal year 1996, the percentage of General Fund Debt Service of $4,614,944 to General Fund Revenues (excluding Other Financing Sources-Debt Pi'oceeds) of $44,977,081 is 10.26%. CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS The Capital Projects Funds are used to account for all funds received from Grants, Bonds or shared revenues from Intergovernmental Agencies to be expended for the acquisition of capital assets or facilities. Capital Improvements Fund This Fund is used to account for the construction of major capital facilities (not related to financing from bond issues) and is also used for a renewal and replacement fund for general operating office equipment and buildings. This year, this fund received revenues from the General Fund, Decade of Excellence Bond Fund, interest earnings, a federal t.S.T.E.A, grant for Atlantic Avenue rehabilitation, a state grant for Atlantic Avenue west of 1-95 to Military Trail road and rights-of-way improvements, a F.I.N.D. grant for seawall improvements, and a county grant for the Pompey Park Pool project. The fund had total revenues and other financing sources of $2,561,379 with an additional $1,180,255 in prior year Fund Balance. A total of $3,302,355 was expended leaving a Fund Balance of $820,279 This Fund included the financing for several projects this year such as the replacement of the Pompey Park pool and pool facilities, Pompey Park tennis and basketball improvements, beautification of Lake Ida Road, Atlantic Avenae west to Military Trail, S.W. 10th Avenue improvements, Homewood Boulevard improvements, engineering design work on the City Hall hurricane hardemng project, Merritt Park and Pine Grove School nnprovements, 1-95 mini-parks, initial improvement costs for the new lifeguard headquarters facility, certain costs associated with the Sandoway House, renovation of the Police Department crime lab, fiber optic connection of the City Allorney's offices with City Hall, and various seawall repair and improvement projects; all in addition to the funding of a renewal and replacement program for buildings, office equipment, computer equipment and general repair and replacement accounts. The major project that was recently completed is the beautification and restoration of East Atlantic Avenue from the Intracoastal to the Atlantic Ocean. The major upcoming project is the City Hall hurricane hardening "envelope" project meant to provide City Hall with a new roof, air conditioning systems, and will protect the building structures against category 4 hurricane force ~nnds. Beach Restoration Fund This Fund is used to account for major sand pumping improvements to the municipal beach areas of the City, to account for our sea turtle conservation program, beach vegetative improvements, and to fund beach surveys and dune management programs. The Fund Balance reserved for beach improvements and other related projects at year-end was $909,907. Phase Il l}ecade of Excellence Bond Fund This Fund is used to account for the projects funded by the General Obligation Bonds- Series 1993 in the original amount of $10,210,000. This issue funded the replacement of Fire Station No. 1, renovations to Fire Station No 3 and No. 4, neighborhood improvements around Old School Square, further drainage improvements, street reconstruction, alleyway reconstruction, an access road to Spady Elementary School, widening of S.W. 10th Street, Phase II of Veteran's Park, and beautification funds for West Atlantic, Swinton, East Atlantic, and Barwsck Road. The remaining Reserve for Capital Projects at September 30, 1996 was $781,189. This remaining balance will be used for final drainage improvements in the Northwest Area, S.W. 4th Avenue roadway improvements, and minor beautification projects. xiii To tile Honorable Mayor and City Conmfission ENTERPRISE FUNDS These Funds report on operations that provide services which are financed primarily by user charges, or activities where periodic measurement of net income is appropriate for capital maintenance, public policy, management control or other purposes. Water and Sewer Fund The financial characteristics of the Water and Sewer Fund for fiscal year 1995-96 as compared to the previous year are presented as follows: Operating Revenue $18,507,282 $ 17,91L641 $ 595.641 Operating Expenses ( 15,538,461) ( 14,938,024) (600,437) Operating Income 2,968,821 2,973,617 ( 4,796) Net Non-Operating Expenses ( 2,037,368) ( 1,959,430) ( 77,838) Net Operating Transfers In/(Out) ( 1,542,670) ( 1,660,116) 117,446 Net Income (Loss) $ ( 611,217) $ ( 645,929) $ 34,812 Depreciation on Fixed Assets Acquired by Contributed Capital 909,736 812,327 Retained Earnings October 1 21~350,317 21,183,919 Retained Earninfi, s September 30 ~ $ 21.350.317~ Operating Revenue increased slightly from last year approximately equal to the level of cost of living.. Water and sewer connection fees are not included in this category since they are considered contributed capital. For fiscal year 1995-96 this amounted to $1,699,348 compared to $622,826 for fiscal year 1994-95. These funds are committed to new capital projects that increase the capacity of our water and sewer systems and should therefore not be reflected as part of operations. In this manner, our operating revenues should more closely reflect the adequacy of our water and sewer rate structures to cover operations. A 2% ~ter and a 2% sewer rate increase was approved effective October 1, 1996 This rate increase should provide approximately $400,000 in additional revenues. In addition, as reflected in our connection fee revenues, our current increase m housing starts should provide another $300,000 in additional revenues without adding corresponding costs. We would therefore expect our Net Income to break-even including depreciation next fiscal year. Operating Expense increased by $600,437 over 1994-95 or 4.0%. This increase was consistent between personal services, depreciation, operation of the regional plant and other operating expenses. Water and Sewer Bond Resolutions include a rate and debt service coverage covenant which requires the City to fix, establish and maintain such rates and collect such fees, rentals or other charges for the services and facilities of its combined public utility and revise the same from time-to-time whenever necessary. The City will always provide in each fiscal year net revenue, which shall be adequate to pay at least 110% of the annual debt serwce requirement for the existing bonds and any pari passu additional Bonds thereafter issued. Net revenues shall be sufficient to make all the payments required by the terms of the Resolution and such rates, fees, rentals or other charges shall not be reduced so as to be insufficient for such purposes. In accordance with the above, this covenant has been met as shown by the following: xiv To the Honorable Mayor and City Conmlission 1989 $ 12,664,153 $ 7,880,620 $ 4,783,533 $ 2,833,062 1.69 1990 13,432,899 9,031,553 4,401,346 2,539,304 1.73 1991 16,271,277 8,795,341 7,475,936 3,661,627 2.04 1992 17,438,486 9,234,279 8,204,207 4,291,238 1.91 1993 18,283,624 9,219,460 9,064,164 4,287,299 2.11 1994 18,211,598 9,535,505 8,676,093 3,720,250 2.33 1995 18,386,592 10,286,569 8,100,023 3,949,939 2.05 1996 18,852,907 10,653,966 8,198,941 3,948,632 2.08 Notes: ( l ) Operating Revenue includes rate revenues~ meter fees, interest revenues, rents and miscellaneous revenue. (2) Operating Expense excludes depreciation expense, amortization of bond discount and interest expense. Delrav Beach Municipal Golf Course Fund While the Delray Beach Municipal Golf Course had an Net Income of $59,973 compared to a Net Loss of $209,763 for the prior year. The old clubhouse was demolished in August of 1994. The course operated without a clubhouse and restaurant for ten months during 1994-95 while the new clubhouse was being built. At the same time, operating expenses increased as $144,500 was spent on furnishings, tableware and other non-capitalized equipment for the new clubhouse. Non-operating Expenses also increased during due to the debt service on the new 1993 Utility Tax Bond Issue and a one-time loss on the disposal of assets as we wrote off the remaining value of the old clubhouse and equipment. Revenues and expenses for the new fiscal year are in line with our plans for this enterprise. Revenues from the new restaurant were $664,841 compared to $$215,521 if fiscal year 1994-95. Overall Retained Earnings of this Fund for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1996 were $299,051 compared to $239,078 at the end of fiscal 1994-95. Lakeview Golf Course Fund As previously mentioned, the City acquired a second golf course in August, 1995. This golf course is an executive course. At September 30. 1995 this Fund had a Retained Earnings deficit of $87,483. This was caused by the fact that the City expended funds to beg~n operations of the golf course, but had no s~gnificant operating revenues for the months of August and September. This course reqmred extensive additional work during the current fiscal year causing a Net Loss of an additional $28,684. The golf fees and snack bar did not generate sufficient revenues to offset the debt service required to purchase the property. Once this work ~s completed, the course is expected to improve and should maintain a profitable status. The current Retained Earnings at September 30, 1996 is a deficit of $116,167. City Marina Fund Tile City operates a small municipal marina with facilities to accommodate 22 vessels. The Net Income of the Marina Fund was $29,969 for this fiscal year compared to a Net Income of $24,690 in 1995. Th~s increase in Net Income can be attributed to Interest Income on the investment of accumulated unused reserves. For 1996, the Marina Fund closed out the year with a final Retained Earnings of $304,029 compared to $274,060 at the end of 1995. This Retained Earnings account is being accumulated for the renewal and replacement of marina facilities on an as-needed basis. Sanitation Fund Tile solid waste collection and recycling programs for the City are contracted out to a private hauler. The City continues to bill the residential users for this service and the contractor bills the commercial and multi-family users. The external contractor is allowed to change the existing rate structure on an annual basis in accordance with the published consumer price index. The City bid out the private contract and a new contractor initiated XV To the Honorable Mayor and City Conmfission service on October 1, 1996. A majority of the City is now serviced with curbside rollout cans. The fees charged by the new contractor reduced the total fees to our citizens by approximately 40% resulting in over $1,100,000 in annual savings. This Fund had a Net Income of $44,117 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1996 compared to a Net Income of $106,953 for fiscal year 1994-95. The Retained Earnings balance at the end of fiscal year 1995-96 was $579,329. Some Sanitation Fund revenues are spent on special litter clean-up projects, waste containers, recycling efforts and payments to the contractor for special pick-ups especially in the beach area. This reserve will be committed to the purchase by the City of rollout containers in lieu of the contractor providing these containers. In this manner, the City can charge for these contmners for only the time it takes to replenish our reserves. The previous contractor charged our citizens on an on-going basis. This reserve can also be used in the clean-up efforts followang storm damage or for any other purpose designated by the City Commission. Stormwater Utility Fund This Fund is used to account for the '2vy of stormwater assessments and the construction of various drainage projects. In addition, these funds are allocated to street sweeping, drainage system maintenance, swale area maintenance, and the maintenance of canals and drainage ditches under control of the City. In fiscal year 1990- 91, the City billed the initial assessment covering a 15-month period. Beginning with 1991-92, the assessment roll was first placed on the County property tax bills, collected by Palm Beach County and remitted to the City. The Net Income for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1996 was $1,057,968 compared to $1,287,592 for 1994- 05. Tile City has approved a "pay as you go" concept which will time-phase the most critical projects on a priority basis and pay for those projects as revenues are available. Tile Stormwater Utility Fund has a Retained Earnings balance of $4,230,029 at the end of 1996 compared to $3,172,061 at the end of 1994-95. INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS These Funds are used to account for tile financing of goods or services provided by one department or agency to other departments or agencies of the City, or to other governmental units, on a cost reimbursement basis. These funds presently include our health, life, and disability insurance plans as well as our business liability and worker's compensation progrmns and our vehicle maintenance, repair and replacement operations. Insurance Fund The Insurance Fund accounts for property, casualty, workers' compensation, health and life insurance programs, either on a self-insured or fully-insured basis. Most of the liability programs are self-insured to certain claim limits and are then .insured through traditional insurance carriers for claims above those specified limits. The City changed to a fully-insured health plan effective February 1, 1994. This plan is a managed care plan with fixed premimn limits per employee and dependent units calculated on a monthly basis according to the total number of current units. The fact that the City is in a managed-care insured contract, as opposed to a self-insured contract, has meant that we are not required to fund a runout reserve for projected claims and cost increases in the health care claims have been more manageable without sacrificing the quality of medical care. The Insurance Fund had a Net Income of $127,231 in fiscal year 1995-96 compared to a Net Income of $60,661 for fiscal year 1994-95. The consolidated Retained Earnings of the Insurance Fund has a deficit of $320,874 at the end of 1995-96 compared to a deficit of $448,105 at the end of 1994-95 and a deficit of $701,413 at the end of 1992-93. This deficit has been primarily caused by the requirement that the City fund a liability insurance reserve for the projected settlement of all outstanding claims as of year-end on all self-insured liability plans. The reduction of flus deficit can be attributed to the investment of these funded reserves while mainta~mng strong budgetary controls and active management of outstanding claims. Improvements by the State in the worker's xvi To the Honorable Mayor and City Conunission compensation program has also improved our claims costs and ability to manage our worker's compensation programs. Central Garage Fund The City maintains a municipal garage which services all City vehicles with the exception of certain Fire Department vehicles in the Fire Department which are serviced by their own internal personnel. The Garage charges back maintenance costs to the departments. Vehicle rental is charged to all departments, including the Fire Department, to allow for a fleet vehicle replacement reserve to be accumulated from which future vehicle replacements are funded. The Garage had a Net Income for the current fiscal year in the amount of $145,734 compared to a Net Income of $46,286 for 1994-95. The Retained Earnings balance of $427,246 at the end of 1995-96 compares to $281,512 at the end of 1994-95. FIDUCIARY FUNDS These Funds are used to account for assets held in trust or as an agent by the City for others. They include pension trust funds, expendable trust funds and an agency fund PENSION TRUST FUNDS There are two self-administered Pension Plans in the City, the General Employees' Pension Fund and the Police and Firefighters Retirement System Fund. Actuarial valuations are performed on both Plans on an annual basis. Both Plans are considered actuarially sound by the City's independent actuaries. For fiscal year 1995-96, the contributions to these Funds and the number of active employees or retired members (or beneficiaries) at year end were as follows: General Employees Pension Plan $ 767,595 $ 455,204 $ 0 343 112 Police & Firefighters Pension Plan 1,305,725 758,435 705,349 25..9 70 $2,073,320 $1,213,639 $ 620,341 60~2 182 The General Employees Pension Plan had a Net Income for the year of $5,080,791 compared to a Net Income of $5,824,603 for the year ended September 30, 1995. This plan now has a Fund Balance of $39,696,205 comparea to $34,615,414 at the end of last year. The required City contribution for the General Employees Pension Plan for the upcoming fiscal year will be $771,671 (7.62% of covered payroll) which is a slight increase from the current year funding of $767,595 (7.57% of covered payroll). The Police & Firefighters Pension Plan has a Net Income for the year of $6,286,474 compared to a Net Income of $7365,168 for the year ended September 30, 1995. This plan now has a Fund Balance of $47,738,534 compared to $41,452,060 at the end of last year. The required City contribution to the Police and Firefighters Pension Plan will increase from $1,302,028 (13.74% of covered payroll) to $1~323,366 (13.37% of covered payroll) for fiscal year 1996-97 assuming the State contribution will remain the same since any increases in the State premium tax contributions are committed to cost of living adjustments to retirees who retire Wath over 25 years of service after 1993. in measuring the long-term solvency of a pension plan, the actuarial valuation of ali assets are compared to the actuarial valuation of the total value of all accrued liabilities. In the case of the General Employees Pension Plan, xvii To fl~c Honorable Mayor and City Conmlission the actmarial value of all assets for the period ended September 30, 1995 was $31,138,947 and the actuarial value of the accrued liabilities was $26,524,776 resulting in a 117.0% coverage of liabilities. The Police and Firefighters Pension Plan for the same period had an actuarial value of assets of $39,115,985 and an accrued liabilities total of $41,543,554 resulting in a 94.0% coverage of liabilities. EXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS This group of Funds accounts for monies given to the City in trust to be used for specific purposes. Special Proiects Fund The Special Projects Fund had revenues and other financing resources of $438,901 and expenditures and other financing uses of $453,270 for fiscal year 1995-96. This decreased Fund Balance to $270,782. These funds are designated for a variety of special activities and projects primarily related to Parks & Recreation and Public Safety. Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund The Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, which was established to provide for the perpetual maintenance of the municipal cemetery grounds, had revenues and other financing resources of $144,472 m the current fiscal year and expenditures and other financing uses of $248,380. These costs were the development of the southern section of the Cemetery adjacent to S.W. 10th Street. This decreased Fund Balance to $50,854. AGENCY FUNDS This fund group accounts for funds issued by the City where the City acts as an agent for other entities or persons. Deferred Compensation Agency Fund This Fund accounts for the assets held by the City as an agent for those employees who participate in the City's deferred compensation plan. At September 30, 1996, the investments of this Fund were $4,289,433 compared to $3,250,661 at September 30, 1995. GENERAL FIXED ASSETS This account group presents the fixed assets of the City which are used in the performance of general government functions, exclusive of the fixed assets of the Enterprise and Internal Service Funds. In accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, depreciation of general fixed assets ~s not recognized in the City's accounnng system.. The total general fixed assets of the City at September 30, 1996 were $74,950,841 which does not includes assets of the Community Redevelopment Agency or the Downtown Development Authority CASH MANAGEMENT The City has a Banking Services Agreement with a local banking institution based upon competitive bidding of its banking services. The City uses a pooled-cash concept for all funds with the exception of the self-administered pension plans and the deferred compensation agency fund. The deposits and investments of the City are safeguarded by utilizing State approved public depositories and by investing in fully collateralized instruments as required by the State of Florida. OTHER INFORMATION Independent Audit Florida Statutes Chapter 166 requires that the City be audited on an annual basis by independent certified public accountants. The certified public accounting firm of Ernst & Young, LLP was selected to perform the audit of the City's general purpose financial statements. In addition to meeting the requirements set forth in the Florida Statutes, the audit was also designed to meet the requirements of the Federal Single Audit Act of 1984 and the XVIll To the Honorable Mayor and City Conmfission related OMB Circular A-128. The auditors' reports related to the single audit are included in the Single Audit Section. Awards The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (G.F.O.A.) awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Delray Beach, Florida, for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (C.A. FR.) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995. This was the thirteenth consecutive year the City received this prestigious award. This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. Its attainment represents a significant accomplishment for the City and indicates that the contents of the C.A,F.R. conformed to strict program standards and satisfied Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and applicable legal requirements. A Certificate is valid for a period of one year only. We believe our current report continues to conform to the requirements of the Certificate Program, and we will submit it to the G.F.O.A. to determine its eligibility for the Certificate of Achievewent. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of this type and depth, illustrating the results of operations of the entire City and its various diversified Funds and activities, could not have been prepared so completely without the dedication and efficiency of the entire Finance Department. The efforts of Milena L. Walinski, Assistant Finance Director, and her Financial Services Division, along with the administrative support staff deserve special individual recognition. Their technical expertise and concerted efforts were truly evident in the audit process and the preparation of this report. Our appreciation is also extended to our independent auditors, Ernst & Young, LLP, for their continued cooperation and technical guidance. It ~s uath great pride that we present this Comprehensive Annual Financial Report at this time Respectfully submitted, David T. Harden Joseph M Safford City Manager Director of Finance xix WORK PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 1997 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA AUGUST 14, 1996 REVISED FEBRUARY 5, 1997 WORK PROGRAM 1997 I. INTRODUCTION The Community Redevelopment Agency of Delray Beach, Florida was created in 1985 by the City of Delray Beach. Its first operating year commenced in 1986. The Agency is a dependent taxing district, and its principal source of revenue is from contributions made by the City of Delray Beach and Pall Beach County to the CRA tax increment trust fund. The contributions are derived from real estate taxes collected by the City and county. The CRA's portion is the incremental difference (increase) between the 1985 base year assessed value of the district and the current year's. In 1987, the Agency collected $105,000 in revenue compared to 1997, $853,332. Refer to Table I for a listing of CRA tax contributions. The district's boundaries generally run from the Atlantic Ocean to Interstate 95, from SW 10th Street to the northern boundary of Delray Beach. The residential areas east of the Intracoastal are excluded as well as the northern neighborhoods of Lake Ida and others. The district contains 1,915 acres and is approximately 55% residential, 39% commercial, and 6% industrial and public lands. The population of the district estimated in 1990 by the U.S. Census amounted to 13,902 residents of which 66% area African-American and Caribbean- American, 31% white, and 2% Hispanic-American and native American. The programs of the Agency include housing, economic development, and redevelopment. The Agency serves as the lead agency for downtown parking and for preparing redevelopment plans for commercial districts. The life span of the Agency is for 30 years or until the slum and blight is eliminated and the redevelopment catalyst is no longer required. The Agency's purpose is to protect and enhance the tax base of the district and to eliminate slum and blight. During the 1970~s and 1980~s and even in the early 1990~s, the downtown commercial area of the CRA district experienced severe tax value erosion. However, as a result of the CRA, City, County, and private investment, the tax base is rising. WORK PROGRAM 1997 I. DEBT SERVICE/BORROWING The CRA, in 1997, will borrow additional monies to finance three new program projects. These include acquisition of four properties in the Peach Umbrella block of West Atlantic Avenue, the acquisition of several parcels of land in the West Atlantic Avenue redevelopment area, and the acquisition of several parcels of land in Block 76. The tota! new proceeds of a 1997 bond issue amounts to approximately $2,600,000. The current debt service from the 1993 bond issue will be consolidated with the new debt. The new debt will amount to $7,120,000. H. PROJECTS A. Old School Square. The CRA has funded approximately three and one-half years of the debt service for the Old School Square loan from the City for the Crest Theatre. The total amount expended through FY 1995 has been $150,210, however, the CRA did not fund any monies in FY 1996 and will not fund any in FY 1997. B. Municipal Tennis Center. The CRA signed an interlocal agreement with the City for the payment of $481,000, amortized over a 15-year period, for the Municipal Tennis Center. In 1995 the City purchased one of the CRA's historic houses for $260,000, and payment of the acquisition will be through the tennis center debt service. C. Downtown Joint Venture. A venture with the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Development Authority for the marketing of downtown, including events and numerous other programs. The DJV operates Art & Jazz on the Avenue, Summer Nights on the Avenue, Heritage Month (jointly with Old School Square and other organizations), Halloween Parade, Christmas on the Avenue (including the 100' tree), a downtown map and shopper's guide, and a monthly calendar. The organization also lends support to the Roots Festival, Peach Umbrella Festival, and the July 4th festivities. The Venture initiated the application of Pineapple Grove Main Street in 1994. In 1997 the CRA will contribute $65,000 to the DJV. An additional project was added in 1997 -- the Historic Delray Green Market. D. Pineapple Grove Main Street. The organization was formed in October of 1994 as an approved Main Street by the State of Florida. The non-profit received $10,000 from the CRA, $5,000 from the DDA, and $30,000 from the City in FY 1996. The CRA will repay the City's contribution totaling $90,000 over a three-year period. The focus will be the revitalization of the NE 2nd Avenue commercial district. The FY 1997 budget will continue support of the program, the last year of the CRA's three year commitment. E. CRA Subsidized Loan Program. A highly successful micro-loan program will budget $100,000 for interest subsidy which should produce over $1,000,000 in loans. The program subsidizes 50% of commercial/business loan interest charges and 100% of the residential loans. In the past five years since the program was initiated, the CRA program has lent over $3,320,067. In 1997 the CRA hopes to expand community lending through the recent creation of a Community Development Loan Fund. The CDLF is a non-profit lender assisted by the County and various other governmental organizations and private corporations. It is anticipated that part of the budget would be used for the community lending program. F. Community Activities. A small, $5,000 program for Peach Umbrella, Roots, TED Center, and other non-profit organizations to assist their programs. G. Peach Umbrella Plaza. The acquisition of additional property in the 400 block of West Atlantic Avenue for resale for new retail and other uses. The properties included for consideration for acquisition are three buildings on the north side of West Atlantic Avenue. It is anticipated the CRA will sell its vacant property to a restaurant in FY 1997. H. Peach Umbrella Parking. The CRA has purchased from the City land on NW 5th Avenue and will construct a 23-space parking lot. The West Atlantic Avenue commercial revitalization program is dependent upon adequate parking. Some of the parking spaces are expected to be sold to users on West Atlantic Avenue. In addition, as the NW 5th Avenue lot is constructed, the CRA will renovate the street frontage on West Atlantic Avenue which includes widening the brick sidewalk, adding street trees, and installing pedestrian street lights. The new look would set the standard for future block development. I. West Atlantic Redevelopment. The CRA will acquire additional properties in the West Atlantic redevelopment area. The acquisition will benefit the expansion of one existing business, Shuler Memorial Chapel, and one new business, a Cuban restaurant. In addition, the CRA intends to acquire property on Block 36, a block which the Agency intends to assemble for a new, mixed use project. J. Affordable Housing. The program includes the acquisition of vacant, single-family lots for resale to home buyers; the funding of small second mortgage grants to home buyers; the expenditure of County grant monies as part of their Housing Trust Fund competitive program. The program, called "Delray Renaissance," is a partnership with the City of Delray Beach, the TED Center, the Community Development Corporation of Delray Beach, the Community Financing Consortium, Inc. (a consortium of 17 lending institutions in Palm Beach County), and the Housing Authority. It has been identified as one of the most successful local programs in the State. In the past three years over 71 homes were closed to low and moderate home buyers. Also in 1997, the CRA plans to venture with Palm Beach County Housing Finance Authority to acquire vacant lots for the Renaissance program, which would enable the CRA to land bank more lots for the program. K. Block 76 (Pierce Tire Block). The CRA acquired a large tract of land, known as the Pierce Tire property, in 1995 and constructed a 131-space parking lot in 1996. The parking provides space for Old School Square and Pineapple Grove redevelopment, particularly the Ocean City Lamber redevelopment project. In 1997 and 1998 the CRA anticipates acquiring two additional properties on the block in order to meet future parking demand. L. Downtown Mixed Use. Block 85 between the FEC railway and SE 2nd Avenue was acquired in 1994 and was sold in 1995 and 1996. The result of the redevelopment is three new restaurants and three new retailers and approximately 50 new parking spaces for the downtown. Previously the CRA planned to acquire properties on Block 77 but will not carry forward their original plan for the block. M. South County Courthouse Expansion/Renovation. In 1997 the CRA expects reimbursement from the demolition of the "pink apartments" which were demolished in September of 1996. The frontage is scheduled for future redevelopment. Recently the County released its interest in the commercial frontage. N. Block 60 Parking. The CRA acquired two parcels between City Hall and Old School Square in 1994 and 1995. In 1995 the CRA constructed a 49-space parking lot which serves the tennis center, Old School Square, and other businesses on the block, including the historic houses. In addition, the CRA sold 12 parking spaces for $72,000 to the City in FY 1996. In 1996 the CRA demolished the "Love Apartments." In August of 1996, the CRA commenced construction of a second phase parking lot of 44 spaces. The lot was completed in November of 1996. In addition, the CRA sold to a private developer a small parcel in Block 60 in 1996. The developer is expected to commence construction on a two-story office building in 1997. O. North Federal Highway Redevelopment. The North Federal Highway area, as defined in the City/CRA Plan, calls for several important actions. These include neighborhood revitalization, Federal Highway and Dixie Highway beautification, and elimination of slum and blight through acquisition. In 1997 the CRA and City expect to develop plans for the area. Additional input by both residents and business owners is expected. In addition, the CRA and the City contracted to acquire a small parcel on Dixie Highway at 14th Street in order to prevent the development of a convenience store. The property will close in 1997. III. PLANNING PROJECTS A. Redevelopment Planning. North Federal Highway planning process will continue in 1997 in partnership with the Planning Department. A second project may be instituted called Osceola Park Redevelopment Plan. A third project, Del Ida NE 3rd Avenue Street Beautification, commenced in 1995 and is expected to continue. A new neighborhood plan will commence in 1997, the Seacrest area, in conjunction with the City's Planning Department and the Seacrest Homeowner's Association. B. West Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Plan. The first phase of the Plan, in partnership with the Planning Department, was completed in 1995. A second part of the Plan will be completed by the beginning of the year, emphasizing marketing and economic feasibility. C. Parking Management Team (PMT). The CRA provides, along with the City Planning Department, staff support for the City Board. The PMT has been charged with the responsibility of analyzing the "beach area" of the CBD to identify a parking garage site. A Transportation Management Association may be formed to monitor traffic and transportation issues within the TCEA (downtown) boundaries. It has been proposed that the PMT take on the role of being the monitoring group for the TCEA. In addition, the PMT will recommend to the City the licensing of valet parking. Other issues for the PMT will be considering are updating the parking master plan and analyzing new sources of revenue. IV. LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS A. CBD regulations will be reviewed jointly by the City and CRA, particularly with respect to densities, height, and bonuses for promoting good, quality development. V. GRANTS A. The CRA will continue in 1997 with Palm Beach County to apply for a "Development Regions" grant. The County program would make available matching monies for economic development. If the CRA receives such a grant, it would apply to the West Atlantic redevelopment area and other areas. In 1996, the CRA was awarded a Competitive Grant for Ocean City Properties in the amount of $75,000 and three Core Grants for West Atlantic businesses in the amount of $100,000. B. The CRA will apply to the U.S. Department of Commerce for an Economic Development Administration CEDA") grant for economic development for West Atlantic Avenue. The preliminary proposal would be to construct an office building for an expanded TED Center incubator and for new CRA offices. The concept is called, "Delray Beach Center for Economic Development." C. The CRA will assist the TED Center in applying for a grant to the State for Community Development Corporation administrative assistance. D. The CRA and City will jointly apply for a State Historic Preservation Planning Grant to complete an historical building survey for Seacrest and Osceola Park as well as other areas such as downtown and West Atlantic Avenue. E. The CRA, in partnership with the City and EPOCH, a non-profit, multi-cultural museum, applied to the State Division of Historic Resources for a $20,000 planning grant. The project, known as the Spady House, is located on NW 5th Avenue. The City and CRA will match the grant equally, and the City intends to acquire the property for lease to EPOCH. TABLE I CRA AREA AND CITY OF DELRAY BEACH ASSESSED VALUE HISTORICAL TREND CRA % City % Year Tax Value Change Tax Value Change 1985' $245,631,067 - N/A - 1986 257,332,681 4.76 N/A - 1987 263,245,810 2.30 $1,847,231,360 - 1988 261,310,202 -0.74 1,919,202,547 3.90 1989 290,330,431 11.11 2,201,749,552 14.72 1990 296,731,668 2.20 2,337,148,027 6.15 1991 303,808,099 2.38 2,518,897,622 7.78 1992 312,009,293 2.70 2,470,870,887 -1.91 1993 309,475,026 -0.81 2,435,480,625 -1.43 1994 312,072,101 0.84 2,468,533,385 1.36 1995 319,106,494 2.25 2,541,583,271 2.96 1996 325,933,193 2.14 2,634,640,096 3.66 * 1985 was the CRA's base year. 2/10/97 TABLE II CRA HISTORICAL TAX REVENUE Delray Bch Palm Bch Children's P.B. County Year City TIF County TIF Svcs TIF Health Dist. TOTAL 1986 $ $ $ .... $ .... $ 1987 56,611 48,285 0 0 104,896 1988 88,675 74,366 1,545 0 97,686 1989 79,400 70,755 2,290 0 152,445 1990 238,900 197,544 8,191 53,081 497,716 1991 198,555 223,310 10,864 60,681 593,410 1992 342,663 239,355 12,965 0 594,983 1993 390,968 272,278 0 0 663,246 1994 416,071 262,489 0 0 678,560 1995 434,259 270,976 0 0 705,235 1996 479,537 294,402 0 0 773,939 1997 530,195 323,137 0 0 853,332 2/10/97 TABLE IH HISTORICAL CITY TAX RECEIPTS ON CRA ASSESSED VALUE VS. CRA TIF RECEIPTS FROM CITY City City Assessed City Receipts Receipts Total CRA Value Millage 100% Bs $% of Tax City Receipts Year CRA Dist % x Millage Increment Receipts From City 1985 $245,631,067 4.9781 $1,222,776 $ 0 $1,222,776 $ 0 1986 257,332,681 5.0925 1,310,467 2,980 1,313,446 56,661 1987 263,245,810 5.2991 1,394,966 4,667 1,399,633 88,675 1988 261,310,202 5.3306 1,392,940 4,179 1,397,119 79,400 1989 290,330,431 5.6259 1,633,370 12,574 1,645,944 238,900 1990 296,731,668 6.1500 1,824,900 15,713 1,840,613 298,555 1991 303,808,099 6.2500 1,898,801 18,180 1,916,981 390,968 1992 312,009,293 6.2000 1,934,458 20,577 1,955,035 390,968 1993 309,475,026 6.8600 2,122,999 21,898 2,144,897 416,071 1994 312,072,101 6.8800 2,147,056 22,856 2,169,912 434,259 1995 319,106,494 6.8700 2,192,262 25,239 2,217,500 479,537 1996 325,933,193 6.9500 2,265,236 27,905 2,293,141 530,195 2/10/97 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COUNCIL OF DELRAY BEACH PLEASE JOIN US! NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 5:30 P.M. THE JUDGE KNOTT CENTER FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION 20 NORTH SWINTON AVENUE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH ANNUAL TOWN HALL MEETING AND INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC HEARING DELRAY BEACH F L 0 R I D A All America City The City of Delray Beach invites residents to attend the 5th Annual Town Hall Meeting and Infrastructure Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 11, 1997, at 7:00 pm in the Crest Theatre at Old School Square, 51 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach. The meeting will consist of two parts. The first will be a special presentation of the City's annual report and involves a presentation by the Planning and Zoning Board and the City Administration. The Annual Report will focus on projects and activities implemented in Delray Beach over the past year and will address the progress made toward implementing and meeting the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, including improvements to water, sewer, drainage, and street systems; tile status of neighborhood assistance programs; thc Decade of Excellence program; and thc financial status of tile City. The second portion of the Town Hall Meeting will be devoted to public comment, including a community-wide public hearing on infrastructure needs for the purpose of identifying neigh}aorhoods within the city which are most in need of physical improvements. This input will be considered in the preparation of the Public Improvements work program for the next fiscal year (October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998). All residents are encouraged to take this opportunity to express thei~ ideas, concerns, and questions on any subject ~ " atfecnng the City.